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Carrie's War [2003]

Starring: Alun Armstrong, Geraldine McEwan, Pauline Quirke, Keeley Fawcett, Jack Stanley
Director: Coky Giedroyc
Format: PAL
Released: 12 Jan 2004
RRP: £16.99
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An enjoyable film, fairly loyal to the book - By: Asnac, 04 Apr 2008
People are often disappointed by adaptations, but even if you do know the book, you should still enjoy this. The story is gripping, & the acting is of a very good standard. To compress the book into a couple of hours or less does mean some sacrifices. The most crucial change has been in the characterisation. Carrie's inability to understand others' motives is the cause of the series of crises in the book. Her younger brother Nick is - again in the book - the more insightful & aware one. This contrast is crucial to the plot, but the film downplays this to such an extent that some of Carrie's actions become incomprehensible. The ending of the book is rather saccharine, & it is a pity the film does not seek to improve on that. Overalll a successful venture. Well done BBC.
A Great Adaptation Of An All-Time Classic! - By: no1filmaddict, 12 Feb 2004
When this BBC drama was shown on TV over the 2003 Christmas holidays, it instantly became an overwelming success, & by the 12th of January, it had been released on DVD & video. How fast is that!

Over the years the BBC have produced loads of great dramas adapted from classic novels, such as 'David Copperfield' & 'Hard Times', & i have to say that this one is no acception to the rule. The fact that it was released on DVD & video only a week or so after it hit the TV screens, proves this.

Carrie's War is a story about Carrie & her brother who are evacuated to Wales at the start of the second world war, & are taken in by the grumpy Mr Evans & his sister Auntie Lou, & tells of their adventures in the village of Druids Bottom.

This heartwarming tale adapted from the bestselling novel by Nina Bawsen is full of emotion & is guarenteed to pull at your heart strings so my advice would be to get a good supply of hankies ready before you start watching it. It describes brilliantly the mixed emotions that children who were evacuated were feeling; saddness about leaving their parents, excitment that they were going to a new place, appreciation to the people who took them in, & many more.

The acting, like in most dramas not only by the BBC but also by other TV channels, is superb & in most respects often better than some of the acting which you see in films. Each character is portrayed by excelently by the actor , & i'm sure that we will see some of them in future films & dramas.

There is no doubt in my mind that this film will become a classic just like the book, & it certainly deserves it. This is one of those film which can be watched by alll ages, & even if you are not into this type of film genre, you will still find it immensely enjoyable. Be warned though, you will need a good supply of hankies.

great effort by the bbc - By: Mr. Ceiron Galbraith, 02 Jan 2004
Carries war is dramatised from the book by Nina Bawden & it is not a bad effort by the bbc at alll. The story tells of a young girl & her brother who are evacuated to wales during the second world war & the life they live their. It's a heart warming story of them being taken in by a gentlemen who didn't want them there & them graduallly changing his mind as they come to leave. However it also tells the story of a hose built on an ancient druid city & it's residents, one of whom is the sister of the gentlemen looking after carrie. It alll leads on from thesuperb welsh countryside to the great acting. A story that young & old can enjoy. Well done to the bbc for bringing to life a truly wonderful story.
Exceptional - By: Michael F. Freer, 01 Jan 2004
This dramatisation of a best selling novel is exceptional. The acting is beyond reproach & the film set is realistic in taking you back in time to the experience of these young wartime evacuees.

Beware this film will certainly tug at your emotions & is surely destined to become a classic. It is a film that does justice to the author’s original written work.